It is updated. I met the previous building owner who was doing the renovation; and did a walk through during his open house. Secretly I wish I could have bought the building (4 units). But, um didn’t have the $1 mil asking. (with 2 off street parking spots).

Sure the building is basic brick (can’t change that). But I’d rather have solid brick than the wood framing with plywood here in DC.

It’s tiny–somewhere around 450-500 sf, the kitchen doesn’t have granite or stainless (so what) and it’s a 1950s building with bars on the windows. in other words, it’s a good deal for someone who doesn’t need a lot of space and isn’t a snob.

Agreed with everyone – seems WAY under-priced and half-expect it to be a “We’re on a mission in Africa and are looking for someone to care for our place and that is why it is so cheap, please wire the deposit to this phone number…”

I live right by there in a pretty comparable apartment at a pretty comparable price. Don’t tell my landlords how below-market my rent is! It’s all about waiting for the deal to jump on, but I’m really surprised this one lasted long enough to make it to PoPville.